Rick Crawford Climate change is one of the greatest threats to fish and fisheries on the planet, and according to the Intergovernmental Panel in Climate Change (IPCC), the world would have to curb its carbon emissions by at least 49% of 2017 levels by the year 2030 and then achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 in…
Mending the Line Blog
Why is Your Company NOT Addressing Climate Change?
Rick Crawford Let me start by saying it’s ok if you are unsure about climate change, or confused about how humans are heating up the planet by burning fossil fuels that emit greenhouse gases. So, let’s talk about it…. Climate Change NASA defines global warming as “the long-term heating of Earth’s climate system observed since…
Top 5 Podcasts of 2020
Rick Crawford As you already know, 2020 has been a crazy year, but I just wanted to say THANK YOU for taking the time to listen to The Sustainable Angler podcast! I really appreciate all the support and thought I’d share the top 5 The Sustainable Angler podcast episodes of 2020: 5. Trout Unlimited CEO…
The Sustainable Angler Podcast: Charleston Waterkeeper Executive Director Andrew Wunderley
Rick Crawford In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview Charleston Waterkeeper Executive Director Andrew Wunderley and we talk about everything how Charleston Waterkeeper is relentlessly fighting to keep our water clean; how plastic pollution is Charleston’s dirty little secret; the impact climate change is having on Charleston’s water quality; and how nature has…
The Sustainable Angler Podcast: Captain Benny Blanco
Rick Crawford In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview Florida fishing guide and TV host Captain Benny Blanco and we discuss everything from the history of the Everglades and current restoration efforts; the importance of talking about environmental issues on his show, Guiding Flow TV; and share some success stories and discuss the…
Humbled & Grateful…Thank You!
Rick Crawford It’s the day before Thanksgiving and as I sit here typing and reflecting on this past year, it’s safe to say that 2020 has certainly been a difficult and strange year, but I can’t help but be grateful for all that has been given to me. Our little family is lucky to live…